Where to Dine Out in Houston on New Year's Eve 2015

Whether you want a nice meal before ringing in 2016 at home or an extravagant feast with the champagne flowing, here is your 2015 Guide to Dining Out in Houston this New Year's Eve:

Note: Don't forget to make your reservations quickly, as these spots are bound to fill up! Andes Cafe 2311 Canal, 832-659-0063 Kiss 2015 goodbye with a three-course meal, available in two seatings: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for $55 per person and 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. for $70 per person, both including a complimentary champagne glass. Meal highlights include baked sweet plantain with shrimp, parillada mixta, and suspiro Limeño, a Peruvian dessert made of liqueur, dulce de leche and Italian meringue.

Añejo Tex-Mex 1180-1 Uptown Park, 713-963-9032 Ring in the new year with a three-course meal for two, plus tequila flights for two for $100! Enjoy queso fondue for two, fajitas for two (including steak, chicken or shrimp), and a decadent “impossible” cake for two.

B&B Butchers & Restaurant 1814 Washington, 713-862-1814 Join this fan favorite for a fun, festive evening of delicious food, drinks, party favors, and live Motown music by Yvonne Washington & The Mix from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. There is no ticket fee or prix fixe menu, and guests can order off the regular dinner menu. Guests can also pre-order champagne for the midnight toast and receive 20 percent off. Backstreet Cafe 1103 S. Shepherd 713-521-2239 Enjoy a NYE feast with Gulf Coast soul, plus a sparkling cocktail toast to 2015 at midnight and live music by Bob Chadwick for $74 per person. Menu highlights include seafood beignets, duck confit with spiced butternut squash and charred Brussels sprouts; and pumpkin crème brulee.

benjy's Rice Village: 2424 Dunstan, 713-522-7602 Washington: 5922 Washington, 713-868-1131Both locations will also be open on New Year’s Eve. An a la carte menu with favorites and great specials will be offered for dinner, along with a celebratory champagne toast at midnight. At the Village location, specials include Roasted Bone Marrow with house pickles, rustic bread, and fig compote; and Filet for 2 (14 oz) with roasted fingerings, Brussels sprouts, and crab Béarnaise.

Big Eyed Fish 908 Henderson, 713-714-8367 The restaurant will be open New Year's Eve from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and will present each guest a complimentary glass of sparkling wine.

Bistro Provence 13616 Memorial, 713-827-8008The bistro will host two special multi-course dinners on NYE. With one-hour seating times beginning at 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., owner Genevieve Guy and new French Chef Cedric Vernin have created a three-course seasonal French menu which includes choices for each course. The cost for this one-hour pre-party dinner is $45 per person. For those wishing to celebrate in a more leisurely style, the restaurant is presenting two-hour seatings with a more extensive menu focusing on one of France’s most beautiful culinary areas. The more leisurely two-hour dinners can be reserved for 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. or 8 p.m to 8:30 p.m. and conclude with complimentary glasses of Voirin Jumel Tradition NV Champagne with dessert. The cost is $85 per person, plus tax and gratuity.

Black & White 1001 Studewood, 346-980-8484 Enjoy a fun, festive evening of delicious food and drinks, and enjoy tunes by a live DJ from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.The special menu features a three course dinner and a complimentary glass of champagne for $90. Guests will also receive 30% off champagne all night.

Carmelo's 14795 Memorial, 281-531-0696 This Italian restaurant will be serving up your favorites, plus a few specials, during their regular hours, with seatings at 5 p.m., 7 p.m., 9 p.m., 10:30 p.m., and thereafter.

The Durham House 1200 Durham House 713-864-5600 On New Year’s Eve, toast 2015 farewell with Chef Don Schoenburg as he showcases a special, five-course, prix fixe menu. Reserve your table during the first seating at 6 p.m. priced at $90 per person or opt for a later dinner at 9 p.m., with a champagne toast, also priced at $90 per person. Enjoy menu items like Butter Poached Lobster with sweetbreads, artichokes, mache and shellfish emulsion; Cinnamon Rubbed Pork with ancient grains, charred scallions and red mole; and Apple Tart Tatin with roasted apples, Fat Cat Creamery ice cream and caramel sauce. An optional wine and cocktail pairing is also available at an additional cost.

El Tiempo Cantina Multiple locations All locations will be open regular hours on New Year’s Eve and will open and close one hour later that regular posted hours, noon until 9 p.m., on New Year’s Day.

Genesis Steakhouse and Wine Bar 5427 Bissonnet, 713-665-2222 The steakhouse will be celebrating its First Year Anniversary with a Great Gatsby themed gala featuring the Richard Brown Orchestra until 2 a.m. and a five-course prix fixe menu served at two seatings, 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Cost: $125 per person.

Holley’s Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar 3201 Louisiana #101; 713-491-2222 Live entertainment is the backdrop for a five-course Black and White-themed dinner at Chef Mark Holley’s namesake restaurant. Ring in 2016 with local blues band, Luther and the Healers, as they set the mood for the countdown, along with party favors, champagne toast and dancing. Menu highlights include roasted bone marrow, housemade burrata, seared akaushi tartar, peppercorn crusted veal ribeye, an artisan cheese plate and down south coconut cake. Cost is $125 per person. First seating is at 9 p.m.

Hubbell & Hudson Bistro 24 Waterway, 281-203-5641 Step back into time with a Great Gatsby-themed celebration and take your pick from three options. The first, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., is a $49, three-course dinner with foie gras, lamb shank and profiteroles; the second begins at 7:30 p.m. and features a five-course menu for $79 per person; and the final 9:30 p.m. seating and offers five-courses, plus live music, party favors and champagne toast for $99 per person. The Bistro is also offering brunch through the weekend beginning on New Year's Day at 11 a.m., January 2 at 11 a.m. and Sunday, January 3 at 9 a.m.

Hunky Dory 1801 N Shepherd, 713-864-2450 Diners and revelers can enjoy a special prix-fixe dinner menu available for $100 per person. Beverage pairings are available for an additional $65 per person. Highlights from Chef Knight’s menu include: Lobster Bisque Vol au Vent (in a flaky pastry shell); Tete de Cochon (sliced rolled pig’s head) with a Poached Egg, Petite Lettuce, and Satsuma; Grilled Short Rib with Black Truffle Puree and Root Vegetables; and a Chocolate and Champagne Terrine.

Kata Robata Sushi & Grill 3600 Kirby, 713-526-8858Kata Robata will be open regular hours, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for lunch, and 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for dinner. On New Year’s Day, the restaurant will open at 5 p.m. for dinner service.

La Table (TABLE on Post Oak) 1800 Post Oak, 713-439-1000 Enjoy special 4-course dinner menu including dishes such as: Lobster Parfait, Caviar Service, Foie Gras Raviolo, and Mediterranean Sea Bass. Guests can make reservations for early seatings beginning at 5 p.m. for $75 per person or party seatings beginning at 9 p.m. for $175 per person. Party Seating includes a special gift from La Table, live music, decorations and a midnight sparkling toast. Additionally, La Table will also offer a family-style New Years Day Brunch, featuring housemade pastries, raw bar, carving station, dessert corner, and more, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The menu is priced at $59 for adults and $29 for children. Laurenzo's 4412 Washington, 713-880-5111 Laurenzo’s will be open regular hours on New Year’s Eve and will open and close one hour later that regular posted hours, noon until 9 p.m., on New Year’s Day.

Main Kitchen at JW Marriott Houston Downtown 806 Main, 713-237-1111 Main Kitchen will be hosting a NYE dinner with two available seatings. The first seating, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., priced at $75 has a smaller menu offering a goat cheese bon bon amuse bouche, plus choice of appetizer, main, and dessert. The second seating, 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., is priced at $125 and includes an additional course and a champagne toast upon arrival. Feast on dishes like Maine lobster bisque, bone in filet mignon, and chocolate tres leches.

Mark’s American Cuisine 1658 Westheimer, 713-523-3800 Celebrate the new year in style with live music and dancing, champagne toast, a show-stopping meal at one of Houston’s most striking restaurants. Seatings are available from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. ($100) and from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. ($175). A multi-course wine pairing can be requested for $55 per person.

Max’s Wine Dive - Fairview 214 Fairview, 713-528-9200 Enjoy a three-course dinner paired with bubbles for $65, plus deals on bottles of bubbles to enjoy in-house or to-go, as well as Champagne specials by the glass.

Ouisie’s Table3939 San Felipe, 713-528-2264Ouisie's will be offering an extensive menu of special dishes in eclectic Southern style in two seatings.From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. enjoy an a la carte menu of restaurant favorites, then be home asleep by the time the Times Square ball drops in New York. Or come at 9 p.m. or later and stay to see the arrival of 2016 while enjoying picks from a special three-course menu, an international DJ, party favors and a toast at midnight. The revelry can be had for $75 per person.

Paul’s Kitchen 2502 Algerian, 713-360-2002 Enjoy a four-course Bourbon Street NYE featuring dishes such as sherry-laced crab bisque with house-cured coppa “muffaletta”, tempura fried cauliflower, surf and turf short ribs and shrimp, and praline bread pudding. Cost is $75 per person or $120 with wine pairings. Paul’s will also be open on New Year’s Day, serving their famous brunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. ($29 per person), then their regular dinner menu.

The restaurant will be hosting a New Year’s Eve Jazz Gala and Dance with two seating options: one at 5:30 p.m. ($110) with music by the illustrious Paul English Dance Quartet; and a second at 8:30 p.m. ($195) with music by Paul English’s Little Big Band featuring jazz vocalists Elisha Jordan and Megan Stapleton. Both black tie seatings will be one-of-a-kind dining experiences with a variety of interactive courses ranging from live action stations and sharing style plates to table-side and plated courses. There will also be optional wine pairing for additional $55 or an all-inclusive beverage package for $75. This event will sell out. Buy tickets at InstantSeats or Open Table. Or, call Quattro restaurant directly 713-276-4700.

Radio Milano's vibrant interior makes a great backdrop for a fun and tasty NYE.

Photo by Debora Smail

Radio Milano 800 Sorella Court, 713-827-3545 This modern Italian resto’ will offer seatings at 6 p.m., priced at $75 per person, and 9 p.m. for $95 per person. The second seating includes a champagne toast at midnight. Highlights of the four-course menu are Fig Salad with prosciutto, brioche, figs and red onion; Tuna Crudo with radishes, cucumber and blood orange dressing; Pheasant with apple-celery mousseline, new potatoes and huckleberries; and Roasted Pear with honeycomb ice cream and almond nougatine. After dinner, celebrate the arrival of the New Year at street-level Milano Bar, which will be open until 2 a.m. Conclude your celebration on New Year’s Day with Radio Milano’s buffet, priced at $40 per person from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Rainbow Lodge 2011 Ella, 713-861-8666 Houston's original lodge restaurant will be open on New Year’s Eve from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., offering a special four-course menu for $85 per person. Start with bubbles and indulge in things like Sea Scallop with pecan brown butter and citrus gremolata, Smoked Duck & Andouille Gumbo, Cast Iron-seared Venison Tenderloin, and Croissant Bread Pudding with whiskey sauce.

Smith & Wollensky 4007 Westheimer, 713-621-7555 This Highland Village steakhouse will be open on New Year’s Eve from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.

State of Grace 3258 Westheimer, 832-942-5080 One of Houston's hottest new restaurants will offer a special New Year’s Eve fixed price menu for $85, in addition to full oyster bar service all night. The entire menu will be offered with a la carte pricing for walk-in guests at the bar, and possibly the oyster bar, unless State of Grace chooses to use those seats for guests enjoying the fixed price menu. Offerings will include lobster hushpuppies, Gulf blue crab “gumbo” with Hill Country smoked sausage and Texas quail with pepper jelly, cotija grits, house bacon and mustard greens.

Sullivan’s Steakhouse 4608 Westheimer, 713-961-0333 Sullivan’s will offer a featured 4-course prix-fixe menu for $69 from 4 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. and $89 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Tarakaan 2301 Main 832-487-9096 This Midtown spot celebrates its first New Year’s Eve with a four-course, prix fixe menu priced at $80 per person. Offering great variety, guests will have three salad choices including the Tarakaan Tower and Tandoori Lobster Salad with mango chutney; nine starter options ranging from Duck, Duck Goose Buns to Hamachi Tiradito; four entrée selections like Wagyu Vindaloo 10 ounce Tritip and Badmaash Roasted Chicken with green papaya salad; plus three deserts to debate: signature Pandan Panna Cotta, Chai Chocolate Pot de Crème and Assorted Mochis with ice cream. Start your evening with a complimentary Champagne Firecracker cocktail and stay for the DJ, who kicks the evening in high gear at 10 p.m. Moet bottle specials starting at $65 will also be available from 11 p.m. until 2 a.m.

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The Tasting Room CityCentre 818 Town and Country, 281-822-1500 Celebrate the New Year, 1920’s style with a live band (beginning at 7 p.m.) Food and beverage specials will be available all night long.

Triniti 2815 S. Shepherd, 713-527-9090 The restaurant will be offering a multi-course feast available in two seatings; the first from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for $110 per person ($85 optional wine pairing) and the second from 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. for $195 per person ($100 optional wine pairing), including a champagne toast at midnight and a parting gift. Indulge in an amuse bouche of caviars, beef consommé and foie gras dumpling pho, diver scallop with corn risotto, prime NY strip or gunma kobe (depending on seating chosen), and praline crunch, among other delectable fare.

Union Kitchen Bellaire: 4057 Bellaire, 713-661-0025 Memorial: 12538 Memorial, 713-360-2000 Kingwood: 23918 US-59, 832-644-9067 Ring in the New Year with a complimentary champagne toast as the ball drops in the Big Apple. Guests can also order from a special New Year’s menu. New Year’s Day will also feature a delicious brunch, with regular hours. Weights + Measures 2808 Caroline, 713-654-1970Chef Richard Kaplan’s luxurious four-course prix fixe dinner with a choice of selections sets the stage for a brilliant new year and includes classic dishes such as: pan-seared sea scallop + saffron lemongrass broth + crispy leek, lobster ravioli + king trumpet mushroom + aged negroni butter broth, and wood-grilled confit duck leg + truffle/ buratta/ risotto bread pudding + mustard green slaw. Cost is $79 per person with wine pairings included for an additional $49. Optional caviar service ($150) will also be offered.

We will be updating this list throughout the weeks leading up to New Year's. Please let us know if you'd like to be included.

Brooke Viggiano is a contributing writer who is always looking to share Houston's coolest and tastiest happenings with the Houston Press readers.